Harvesters-the Community Food Network
96% goes to programs $2 to raise $100
Harvesters-the Community Food Network is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 1980, with $142,027,590 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
3801 Topping Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64129 EIN 43-1208665 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2023)
$142.0M
▼ 1.2% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2023)
$144.6M
Net assets
$37.7M
Employees
171
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Harvesters-the Community Food Network: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Harvesters-the Community Food Network: 3 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Harvesters-the Community Food Network: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Harvesters-the Community Food Network: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3801 Topping Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64129
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $97.7M (FY2015) to $142.0M (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $25.4MNet assets $37.7M
Operating margin
-1.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$63.1M
Total liabilities
$25.4M
Net assets
$37.7M
Salaries & benefits
$11.6M
8% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,027,590▼1.2% | $144,595,560▲2.2% | $37,668,281▼5.4% | $63,064,151▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $143,680,067 | $141,461,668▼6.3% | $39,816,851▲6.7% | $59,720,919▲34.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $143,704,850▼13.0% | $150,895,255▼2.7% | $37,305,730▼18.2% | $44,278,401▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $165,148,729▲23.2% | $155,034,485▲22.9% | $45,619,197▲30.6% | $53,473,776▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $133,997,595▲30.5% | $126,157,846▲24.3% | $34,918,246▲28.8% | $42,831,003▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $102,715,782▼2.0% | $101,517,728 | $27,120,058▲5.0% | $30,454,365▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $104,838,238▲7.4% | $101,556,090▲6.8% | $25,828,427▼0.5% | $31,977,907▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $97,650,099 | $95,118,404 | $25,949,481 | $28,495,973 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Stephen Davis — $280,042 (0.19% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Davis | President & Ceo | 40 | $280,042 |
| Joanna Sebelien | Chief Resource Officer | 40 | $213,832 |
| Robin Potts | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $177,969 |
| Monic Houpe | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $138,699 |
| Kevin Martin | Director of Operations | 40 | $112,601 |
| Noreen Zahner | Director of Quality Assurance | 40 | $110,731 |
| Angela Holcomb | Director of Human Relations | 40 | $105,352 |
| Sarah Biles | Director of Communications | 40 | $105,298 |
| Paula Pratt | Director of Community Engagement | 40 | $105,023 |
| Alissia Canady | Director | 1 | — |
| Carrie Mcatee | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Christa Dubill | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Crumb | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Eric Buckman | Director | 1 | — |
| Estuardo Garcia | Director | 1 | — |
| Graciela Berumen | Director (term End 9/25/23) | 1 | — |
| Jackie Loya-torres | Director | 1 | — |
| Jamie Allen | Director (term End 1/8/24) | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Gonzales | Director (term End 12/20/23) | 1 | — |
| Kevin Strathman | Chair-elect | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch Build LLC | General Contractor | $6,369,985 |
| Brad Cecil and Associates | Direct Mail Services | $954,318 |
| Rosemann & Associates PC | Construction Engineering | $383,637 |
| Nkcsd Food & Nutrition Services | Prepared Meals For Kid's Cafe Program | $364,867 |
| Mhc Truck Leasing | Truck Leasing | $356,600 |
Grants received · $1.2B total
258 grants to Harvesters-the Community Food Network totaling $1.2B, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $51,360,678 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $1,323,758 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2024 | $314,848 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin | Food | 2024 | $90,132 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $82,780 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $54,595 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $53,152 |
| Kansas Health Foundation | To provide core support funding in support of harvesuiters - the community food network to carry out their mission of mobilizing the power of community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger. | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $44,873 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $40,550 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $27,800 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Food supply | 2024 | $18,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $12,353 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Health and wellness | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $123.2M in FY2023
4 grants totaling $123.2M in FY2023. All grants made by Harvesters-the Community Food Network →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Network of 681 Agencies | Providing food to hungry people in 26 counties in northeast kansas and northwest missouri | $111,271,942 |
| Hcfn Title Holding Corporation | Exit transacton related to new market tax credit | $7,688,500 |
| Network of 681 Agencies - Food Purchases | Providing food to hungry people in 26 counties in northeast kansas and northwest missouri | $4,208,936 |
| 26 Partner Agencies | Grants for establishing service insights program | $15,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Harvesters-the Community Food Network a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harvesters-the Community Food Network is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1208665, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harvesters-the Community Food Network's EIN?
- Harvesters-the Community Food Network's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1208665.
- How much revenue does Harvesters-the Community Food Network report?
- Harvesters-the Community Food Network reported $142,027,590 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Harvesters-the Community Food Network's spending goes to programs?
- Harvesters-the Community Food Network spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Harvesters-the Community Food Network have?
- CharityIndex grades Harvesters-the Community Food Network A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Harvesters-the Community Food Network's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Harvesters-the Community Food Network's latest Form 990 is $280,042, paid to Stephen Davis (President & Ceo).
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Data for Harvesters-the Community Food Network (EIN 43-1208665) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.